How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?

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How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?
  1. Cooperation between Kennedy and Khrushchev
    1. Time allowed for both sides to cool down and consider their responses
      1. Both leaders were aware of the consequences of nuclear war
        1. ignored suggestions such as using military action
          1. thus they pursued diplomatic channels to resolve the crisis
        2. Both leaders understood each other's personal concerns and allowed for a face-saving way out
          1. Khrushchev facing hardliners
          2. USA strong policy to back out
            1. Intervention from world opinion
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